Alamogordo, located in the Tularosa Basin, is the county seat of Otero County, New Mexico. Tularosa Basin is surrounded by the majestic Organ, San Andres and Sacramento mountain ranges. The city's mild climate and pristine scenery offer an ambiance that enriches quality of life.

Alamogordo was founded in 1898 as a terminal for the railroad. The community's activities promoted the growth of logging, tourism and health related enterprises. These basic beginnings are still in place with many early buildings still occupied by businesses.

The city is a commercial and governmental center. White Sands National Monument, the New Mexico Museum of Space History and Lincoln National Forest are major attractions to the area.

Holloman Air Force Base, the area's largest employer, is located near Alamogordo and is the home of the F-117 Stealth Fighter Wing, the German Air Force in the U.S., and the High Speed Test Track. The U.S. Army installation near Alamogordo is the second largest overland testing range in the world. As the birthplace of the U.S. rocket program in the 1940s, today White Sands Missile Range is the testing site for the reusable rocket and numerous Department of Defense research and evaluation programs.

Alamogordo New Mexico – Senior Travel & Retirement

Alamogordo, New Mexico is a senior travel destination and retirement town in the Las Cruces area.